Kielder Water and Forest Park

Visitor information

How to find us

Sat Nav Postcode:

NE48 1ER

Kielder Water and Forest Park , Kielder

By Car

From the nearby villages of Bellingham and Newcastleton follow signs to Kielder Water and Forest Park which will take you onto the C200 - the road which runs adjacent to the southern shore of Kielder Water.

Access to the forest can be gained from a number of points along the C200, alternatively continue to Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre at the northern end of Kielder Water.

OS Grid Ref

NY 632 934

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Parking and prices

Parking Charges

Tickets valid for all car parks within the park including those operated by Northumbrian Water
All day	£5.00

Campervans overnight parking (Kielder Castle, Skyspace and Elfkirk car parks ,not included in Forestry England Membership, charges still apply)
After 5pm	£10.00

Additional information

Regular visitors can save money by becoming a Member -

Number of accessible parking spaces: 0

There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest. View our easy access trails page to find other forests with accessible parking.

Facilities and access

Some car parks at Kielder Water and Forest Park are now open from dawn until dusk. Get more information.

For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:

View Accessibility Guide

Accessible toilet
Assistant dogs welcome
Baby changing facilities
Dogs allowed
Easy access trail
Picnic area
Toilets

Kielder Water and Forest Park

Kielder Water and Forest Park - a day out packed with adventure, from red squirrels and ospreys to mountain biking and stargazing!

Although it's England's largest forest, Kielder is not just about trees. At any one time, a quarter of the area of Kielder is open space, including England’s largest area of blanket bog. Kielder is also England’s most important red squirrel reserve, home to the biggest remaining population of red squirrels in the country.

A visit to Kielder will uncover many surprises such as the Minotaur Maze and Skyspace, one of England's largest mountain bike trail network and home to Northumberland's only breeding osprey population. For more information on the ospreys, please visit the Visit Kielder website. Kielder is also a great place to see a variety of wildlife.

So if it is adventure or tranquillity and wild beauty you are after then there is something for everyone in this awe-inspiring place.

Visit Kielder is the official tourist information visitor website for Kielder Water and Forest Park.